Hope And Despair: A Micro Story

In this simple micro story, Hope and Despair are personified as two companions under a tree, each offering a different view of the same scene: where Hope sees potential and beauty, Despair only perceives decay and destruction. Here, both perspectives are valid, but it is Hope's unwavering belief in the power of renewal and life’s cyclical nature that ultimately leads to inner peace.

I share this story with the hope that it will support you during the harshest seasons of your life. Although it's important to acknowledge the truth in our despair, it's helpful to remember there is always the possibility for growth and renewal.

Much love to you, friends. You're not alone.

Music credit: BluBonRelaXon

Transcript

Hope and Despair held hands under a tree.

Hope looked up and said,

Look,

A blossom.

Despair looked down,

A dead flower.

Hope kneeled to inspect the dead flower and marveled at the intricate patterns of its dry petals.

Despair stood on her tiptoes to observe the blossom.

It will die soon,

She said.

Hope smiled.

It will live on,

By sustaining life for the rest of the forest.

Despair looked at Hope and shrugged.

The forest will burn sooner or later.

Hope squeezed her hand.

It will grow back.

Reviews

Really creative! I liked how hope met despair. It didn’t just try to rip it out and remove it, it saw it. This is a great invitation for me, in every hopeless place to allow my adult self to bring hope to my inner child, not shaming her for feeling despair. But befriending her in the despair. This was helpful for my journey!

Gorgeous tale Vicky. Brought a tear to my eye. 💜💐 Hope prevailed for me.